About PWI
Dan Lippe and Jim Cutler founded PWI in 1993. Clients in the hydrocarbon processing industries whose businesses have global scope benefit from PWI's consulting expertise in a broad array of integrated economic services.
PWI staff members have experience applying market research and analytical skills to a wide spectrum of domestic and international projects. In addition to excellent academic credentials, each member of our staff has at least fifteen years of meaningful industry experience. We stress the importance of our experienced and diverse professional staff. The experiences and capabilities of our staff enable us to provide superior results when compared with consulting firms with large staffs of well educated but fundamentally inexperienced personnel.
We have carefully weighed various approaches to assembling the resources for a world class consulting organization. Our project teams act as an extension to the client's staff, with each member of the team having a unique area of expertise. This allows our clients direct access to optimal resources for their project.
Professional Memberships
- Gas Processors Association
- American Petroleum Institute
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Institute of Industrial Engineers
- Society of Mechanical Engineers
- International Association of Energy Economists
Staff Backgrounds and Expertise
Dan has a B.S. in chemical engineering and an MBA. He has 30 years experience as a consultant to companies in the midstream and petrochemical industries. Areas of expertise include supply/demand and price forecasting for natural gas, crude oil and refined products, natural gas liquids and primary petrochemicals.
Jim has an academic background in engineering, business and economics. His most recent industry positions included Manager Materials and Energy, Manager International Chemical Business Development, and V.P. Texaco Middle East. He has also been an officer and director of several chemical companies. Areas of expertise encompass project evaluation, petrochemical feedstocks, and international business development.
Bob has a B.S. degree in chemical engineering and an MBA. He has held the positions of Process Engineer, Refinery Planning Manager, and Technical Superintendent. Areas of expertise include refinery operations, refinery economics and planning, asset valuation and construction.
Dr. Ledoux has a B.S. degree in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. His experience has been in the areas of oil and gas exploration and production. Will's areas of specialization include upstream operations and technology evaluation.
